Potato Tacos

Before school starts, I thought I would update several recipes I have made for dinner recently. I need to get into the habit of taking pictures while cooking. I often get halfway through cooking and realize I didn't take any pictures. 

Last week I made potato tacos with black beans. In this blog post, you will learn how I make potato tacos, black beans, and a homemade avocado dressing for the tacos. 

Potato Tacos

Ingredients:

5 multi-colored potatoes-washed and diced

Handful of fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

1 Tablespoon of each: chili powder, garlic powder

1 teaspoon each: cumin and cayenne pepper

1/2 a small can of tomato paste

Corn tortillas 

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 tablespoon veggie oil

1 bundle of fresh cilantro

Method:

Boil the potatoes until tender

Add the green beans about 3 minutes before the potatoes are done

Strain the potatoes and green beans

In a skillet over medium heat, add the veggie oil and garlic

Saute for about 3 minutes

Add the tomato paste and spices

Combine the mixture for about 2 minutes

Add the potatoes and green beans

Combine the mixture

Chop 1/2 of the fresh cilantro and add to the skillet

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the corn tortillas in a skillet- 30 seconds on each side

Assemble:

Place two spoon fulls of the mixture into a tortilla

Top with fresh cilantro and avocado dressing (found below)

Avocado Dressing:

Ingredients:

1 avocado

1 clove of garlic, minced

3 tablespoons vegan mayo

1 tablespoon Siracha sauce 

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and creamy 

(It's that easy!)

Black Beans:

Ingredients:

1 can, un-drained black beans

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons fresh, minced cilantro

juice of 2 limes

Preparation:

Add beans and their juice to a stock pot over medium low heat

Add salt

Add the lime juice

Cook for 10 minutes

After 10 minutes, add the cilantro

Cook for an additional 10 minutes

Assembly:

Serve the beans in a ramekin so the juices don't spill onto your tacos

These tacos are so filling and delicious. They are easy to make and don't require too much time. I love potatoes in tacos. I use to get potato tacos at a local street taco restaurant, but they were taken off the menu. So, I have to make them at home. This is a great Taco Tuesday recipe!

Happy Cooking :)